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Badr Jafar
CEO, Crescent Enterprises
Badr Jafar's Biography
An Emirati businessman and social entrepreneur, Badr Jafar is the CEO of Crescent Enterprises, a diversified global business headquartered in the UAE and operating across six industry sectors. He is also President of Crescent Petroleum, the region's first independent and privately-owned petroleum company in the Middle East Badr serves as Chairman of Gas Cities and Pearl Petroleum, a partnership between Crescent Petroleum, Dana Gas, OMV of Austria MOL of Hungary and RWEST of Germany.
Additionally, Badr is active in a variety of other industries, including ports and logistics, serving as Chairman of the Executive Board for Gulftainer (the world's largest private container port operator); and private equity initiatives, serving as a member of the board of GrowthGate Capital (Bahrain).
Badr founded the Pearl Initiative, a non-profit venture in cooperation with the United Nations Office for Partnerships to promote a corporate culture of transparency and accountability across the Gulf Region of the Middle East. Through his advocacy for social entrepreneurship, he sits on the Global Board of Education for Employment (EFE), is a member of the Synergos Arab World Social Innovators (AWSI) Program Board of Governors and serves on the Board of Advisors of Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre (Sheraa) and Gaza Sky Geeks. Badr was honored as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2011 and is Co-chair of their Family Business Community, a member of the Stewardship Board of the System Initiative on Economic Progress and Global Future Council on the Humanitarian System.
Patrick Chalhoub
Co-CEO, Chalhoub Group
Patrick Chalhoub's Biography
Patrick Chalhoub began his career in 1979 when he decided to become involved in the realization of his father's vision to build a bridge between the East and West and be the ambassador of luxury lifestyle in the region. He created a regional distribution platform in the Jebel Ali Free zone and has increased the number of partnerships with major international groups such as Coty, Fendi, L'Oréal, Dior Parfums and Puig. A director of Christofle and of Bernardaud, Patrick Chalhoub is also involved in the strategic planning for the restructuring and redeployment of these brands.
For nearly 30 years, Patrick has been fully involved in the strategic development of the business to guarantee its long-term success. As such, he continues to expand the group's distribution, retail business, marketing and communications activities and is also eager to strengthen the group's support services in terms of offer and skills. He has been instrumental in guiding the development of a Corporate Social Responsibility program for the group, with a focus on education, humanitarian and environmental sustainability.
At the age of 42, he was decorated with the medal of Chevalier de l'Ordre National du Mérite. He is a founding member of the Rotary and Capital Club and also an active member of the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO). Patrick holds two Bachelors degrees, one in Economics and Finance and the other in Political Science. Patrick is a resident of Dubai and married with two children.
Muna Easa Al Gurg
Director of Retail, Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group
Muna Al Gurg's Biography
An active member of Dubai's business and non-profit community, Muna Easa Al Gurg's primary responsibility is towards her family business – the Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group – a diversified international conglomerate formed by her father in Dubai in 1960. She is currently Director of Retail for the 50-year-old family business and responsible for strategy and operational development for the group's international and local retail brands that include United Colours of Benetton, Siemens, Unilever and ID design. Al Gurg is also Chairwoman of Young Arab Leaders UAE where she is responsible for spearheading this government-led enterprise's effort in promoting education, entrepreneurship and youth development. Al Gurg resides on the board of directors of Emirates Foundation, an independent philanthropic organization chaired by HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, which helps improve the welfare of youth across the UAE. She is also a founding board member of Hub Dubai, a non-profit collaborative playground for social, environmental and economic development. An active mentor at the Dubai Start-up sessions, a community of passionate entrepreneurs who believe in innovation, in 2012 she was selected to join the judging panel of a business reality show 'The Entrepreneur', produced by the UAE's second largest telecoms firm 'du'.
A personal interest in social initiatives sees Al Gurg serve on the board of several non-profit organizations, including the Easa Saleh Al Gurg Charity Foundation, allowing her to extend philanthropic efforts by providing primary education support to over 300 underprivileged children in Zanzibar. She is also a board member of the Palestine Children's Relief Fund, and ambassador of the UAE's Pink Caravan's breast cancer awareness initiative. In June 2010, Al Gurg was recognized and presented the Emirates Women's Award for outstanding achievers by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum. In 2004, a passion for promoting the arts in the GCC led her to a board seat on the Dubai Community Theatre and Arts Centre (DUCTAC), where she helped build this cultural centre. Al Gurg started her career with Saatchi & Saatchi in Dubai, and consequently joined the family business in 2001. She holds an MBA from London Business School in the UK and is also a Fellow of the Middle East Leadership Initiative of The Aspen Institute and a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network. Al Gurg is a frequent opinion columnist for the UAE's leading daily newspaper – Gulf News. Her updates can be followed on twitter @MunaAlGurg.
Abdullah Al Mazrui
Chairman, Al Mazrui Holdings
Abdulla Mazrui's Biography
Mr. Abdullah Mohammed Al Mazrui serves as Chairman of Al Mazrui Holdings LLC. He served as Chairman of Dun & Bradstreet Corp. He serves as Chairman of Jashanmal National Company LLC., Methanol Chemicals Company, Modern decor & wood products manufacturing co. Ltd., SHUAA Securities LLC (a/k/a Emirates Securities LLC), Depa Ltd. (formerly, Depa United Group). He serves as Chairman of the Board of ARAMEX PJSC and The National Investor.
He serves as Chairman of Emirates Insurance Co. and Vice Chairman of National Investor Corp. He serves as Deputy Chairman of Etisalat and a Member of Arab Bankers Association, London. He serves as a Director of Investcorp Bank BSC. He has been a Director of Depa Ltd. since March 2008. Mr. Al Mazrui serves as Director of Emirates Insurance Co., the National Investment Corporation, Abu Dhabi Education Council, Abu Dhabi Economic Council, Emirates Specialities Co., ARAMEX PJSC and The National Investor. He served as member of the Advisory Board – INSEAD and the World Economic Forum. Mr. Al Mazrui received Bachelor of Arts from Chapman College in California.
Yousuf AlMulla
Chief Strategy Officer, Dubai Holding
Yousuf Al Mulla Biography
Yousuf AlMulla is a senior advisor specialised in corporate strategy, operations and corporate finance. He brings a wealth of experience in both the private and public sector and has contributed to the development of Dubai's strategic vision. AlMulla is passionate on turning new business ideas into reality where he was involved in development of several enterprises such as real estate financing, hospitality management, sports management, and tech start-ups.
AlMulla is the Chief Strategy Officer at Dubai Holding. His responsibilities include supporting the company's long-term investment strategy and overseeing the enterprise value targets. The key focus areas under his supervision include Investment Strategy, Risk Management and Scenario Planning, and Corporate Planning and Development. He is also in charge of creating and sustaining a strategic management governance model, organisational design and strengthening related skills and competencies in the company and its verticals.
AlMulla was the founding member of TCO Management Consulting, the management consulting company initiated by the Dubai government and previously known as The Consulting Office. His tenure at the company lasted four years ending in 2012. He was appointed Chief Executive Officer in 2010, following his position as Head of Strategy, Business Development and Alliances, which was a role he held from 2008 to 2010. During his time at TCO, he leveraged his entrepreneurial expertise to lead the company in achieving its vision and developing its 2012-2015 growth strategy. He also advised senior leadership in the Dubai government and the UAE federal government on high-level strategic projects.
In his former capacity as Associate Project Manager of the Government Innovation and Development Unit at The Executive Office of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and the Ruler of Dubai, AlMulla was involved in multiple strategic projects for Dubai. Some of the projects include developing and implementing efficiency programs across a wide range of government departments, as well as setting an educational endowment fund for Dubai (The Knowledge Fund). Additionally, he had a significant contribution to the development of the Dubai Strategic Plan 2015, and the establishment of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority.
AlMulla's previous roles included his work with the founding team of Dubai Autodrome, from 2004 to 2006, and his position as Vice President of Corporate Finance at Mayfair Hotels Management from 2003 to 2005.
AlMulla holds a Candidate Global Executive MBA from INSEAD, an MA in Public Administration from the National University of Singapore and a BSc in Business Administration (Corporate Finance) from Marshall School of Business- University of Southern California.
Souheil Hajjar
CEO, Majid Al Futtaim Trust
Souheil Hajjar's Biography
Souheil Hajjar is Chief Executive Officer and Board Director of Majid Al Futtaim Trust, the global family investment company of Majid Al Futtaim based in Dubai. Majid Al Futtaim is the leading shopping mall, retail, and leisure pioneer across the Middle East and North Africa. (www.majidalfuttaim.com)
Souheil has over 25 years of investment management and banking experience globally. He sits on the board of several companies in the Middle East and North Africa region, holds several advisory board positions in global investment funds, and is a Board member of Endeavor UAE. He joined MAF Trust in 2008 from Gulf International Bank in Bahrain where he was Group Deputy Treasurer. Previously, he was with the Inter- American Development Bank in Washington D.C. as Chief of Investments. Formerly, he held senior asset management and finance positions with Banque Indosuez in Geneva, and Credit Commercial de France in New York.
Ahmed Galal Ismail
CEO, Majid Al Futtaim Ventures
Ahmed Ismail's Biography
Ahmed Galal Ismail is the CEO of Majid Al Futtaim Ventures (MAF Ventures) and oversees seven business verticals in fashion retail, leisure, and entertainment, cinemas, financial services, F&B, healthcare and facilities management across the MENA region. Mr. Ismail first joined Majid Al Futtaim in January 2007 as Vice President of Strategy for the Group. Prior to that, he was a principal with Booz Allen Hamilton in Dubai having started his career with Procter and Gamble in Egypt and then Germany.
Ahmed holds an MBA with distinction from London Business School and a B.Sc. in computer science from the American University in Cairo.
Osman Sultan
CEO, du (Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company)
Osman Sultan's Biography
Osman Sultan has been appointed CEO of du (Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company) in January 2006, after spending eight years at the helm of the Egyptian Company for Mobile Services (MobiNil), a company he helped set up in 1998 to bid for and operate a GSM license in Egypt. As Chairman of the Arab Working Group for the Private Sector in the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), he is no stranger to the UAE, having addressed several conferences here on telecommunications issues.
His vast experience includes managing operations in several countries in Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Osman joined the France Telecom Group in 1983 and for the next 11 years worked in management positions in sales, marketing, and customer services activities in one of France Telecom's subsidiaries that specialized in electronic information services. In 1994 he was actively involved in the acquisition of a US-based operation and was appointed Vice President for Worldwide marketing & sales for the new company. In this capacity, he was in charge of the merger of two companies in the USA and Europe. He also managed operations in Paris, Washington, London, Frankfurt and Sydney and the set up of a large distribution network in more than 20 countries in Europe, South America, the Middle East, Asia, and Japan.
In 1995, he became President of a US-based subsidiary, Questel. Orbit Inc., with a goal of developing a growing business of professional Online Services. In 1996 he received the award for The Best Web Site-Legal Product from the American Information Association and later received the Man of the Year award from the Professional Electronic Information Services Community in France. In 1997, Osman joined France Telecom Mobiles International (FTMI) as Vice President for Business Development in charge of the Middle East and the Arab World. That same year he was in charge of putting together the MobiNil consortium bid for a GSM license in Egypt. The consortium succeeded in acquiring 68% of Egyptian Company for Mobile Services.
Osman holds a Degree in Engineering and has addressed several conferences on Telecommunications and Electronic Information Services, Mobile Telecom and the Internet in the Middle East (Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia, UAE), Japan, the USA and Europe.
Nabyl Al Maskari
Vice Chairman & CEO, Al Maskari Holding
Nabyl Al Maskari's Biography
Mr. Nabyl Al Maskari is CEO of Al Maskari Holding (AMH). AMH is the privately-owned holding company of the Al Maskari family portfolio and controls their various operating subsidiaries. AMH traces its foundation to 1968 with the establishment of the Al Maskaria Group in Abu Dhabi to engage in petroleum trading and oil field services. AMH has experienced dynamic and steady growth over the last 48 years and today is comprised of diversified companies with major operations and investments throughout the Middle East, North America, Europe, and Asia.
Prior to joining his family conglomerate as the third generation of leadership, Mr. Al Maskari worked as a consultant for McKinsey & Company on projects in the firm's Dubai, Amsterdam, and Houston offices. As a management consultant, he has conducted strategic engagements in the financial, petroleum, and public sectors.
Mr. Al Maskari currently serves as Vice-Chairman of Al Maskari Holding as well as a board director on its subsidiaries.
In conjunction with the activities of the Al Maskari's non-profit foundation, Mr. Al Maskari sponsors education, healthcare, and housing initiatives in Africa and Asia. In addition, he is a Fellow of the Aspen Institute's Middle East Leadership Initiative. Through the fellowship, he was inspired to establish Launchpad, the first onshore UAE enterprise specifically licensed to design, fund, and implement corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Mr. Al Maskari received his Master of Business Administration with Distinction from Yale University's School of Management, graduated Summa Cum Laude Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Rollins College, and is an alumnus of Choate Rosemary Hall.
Elie Khouri
CEO, Omnicom Media Group (MENA)
Elie Khouri's Biography
As CEO of Omnicom Media Group MENA, part of Omnicom Group, a leading global marketing communications holding company, Elie heads the operations of marketing performance companies OMD, PHD and Resolution, as well as several specialist entities. Today, Omnicom Media Group MENA employs over 550 people and is expanding its regional footprint further. In 2015, PHD was named MENA Media Network of the Year by Campaign Middle East magazine, while OMD was named first runner-up.
Driven by Elie's personal interest in talent development, Omnicom Media Group MENA has been named a top 10 employer in the UAE by the Great Place To Work Institute four years in a row and was also named Workplace of the Year at the 2014 Daman Awards. In addition, the company's policies towards women have been commended by the Great Place to Work Institute.
Elie has been consistently personally recognized for his work over his twenty five year career in advertising and media, appearing regularly in Arabian Business' 'Top 50 most Influential Arabs' and Power 500 lists. Both CEO magazine and Gulf Business magazine named him "Media CEO of the year".
Elie's ardent desire to give back to society and contribute to the community has led him to develop a significant sustainability program that includes support to education and the arts. The latter means a lot to Elie, a renowned art collector who has transformed the company's regional HQ into a vibrant art gallery. The company is also the first marketing holding group in the region to have its sustainability practices reported in according with the Global Reporting Initiative's G4 guidelines.


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I had the opportunity to see Morrissey, ex lead singer of The Smiths for the first time last week and I was quite impressed.
Morrissey's dulcet tones have stood the test of time, his voice sounds the same as his Smiths days. Still unusually whiney but weirdly pleasing to the ear! He has a unique sound that is definitely his own. For a man who has always shunned the limelight Morrissey has a certain stage presence and a full house of 22,000 Morrissey fans lapped up his performance.
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Selecting The Best Convertible Sofa Bed
By Aron Roussel
Perhaps, a lot of people already heard of the very popular convertible sofa beds. These beds have become the solution for people who live in a little house and for college students who stay in small apartment units and dormitories. Such beds are actually well known because of the dual function they offer. And ever since they first come out in the market, a lot of people have tried and purchased one. However, not really numerous people are aware of the advantages and disadvantages of owning a convertible sofa bed.
First of all, a convertible sofa bed is indeed a extremely useful piece of furniture. It is cool and functional. Obviously, as its name implies, it may be used both as a sofa and a bed. It is very perfect for a small space because its owner does not really have to buy a separate sofa and bed. This sits around just like any regular sofa during the day. But when night time comes and its owner has to sleep, he only needs to move the throw pillows aside and pull the folded mattress toward him.
It's actually extremely simple and easy to set up. And in addition, they are extremely friendly whenever a visitor comes and there is no extra bed in the house; or when the homeowner does not want to spend extra time in preparing another bed. After all, such sleepovers are infrequent.
There are also ones with stain resistant fabrics. Most of them are made of durable materials and they may fit through any doorway size. However, a convertible sofa bed is typically extremely heavy. A lot of people complain that cannot be easily moved and transferred from one location to another.
Some would not fit in narrow stairs, and some are only extremely uncomfortable to sleep on. Nevertheless, not really all of them are heavy. In fact, there are numerous lightweight models. Moreover, there are sofa beds with really unique styles.
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When you hear the term "Death Valley," what comes to mind? I always envisioned a huge arid landscape filled with nothing more than sand, the classic wavering look of a heat wave on the horizon, the unmistakable sound of a hawk somewhere above me, a few ancient bleached cattle skulls scattered around the landscape and the eerie sound of a Mojave rattlesnake subtly warning me of its deadly bite.
The landscape that slowly unfolded around me did look like an arid wasteland. It was alien, strange and varied in color from tan to dark red with the occasional hint of golden yellow.
The color green was absent from this color palette. The ancient dead trees reminded me of old skeletons. A distant memory of what life might have been like thousands of years ago when dinosaurs roamed the land.
My ill conceived idea of Death Valley was about to be ripped from my mind and replaced with something vibrant and beautiful. There was life in Death Valley and the first sign of it came from this small group of flowers boldly rising from the hot sand in stark contrast to the world around it. Each soft colored petal reaching towards the sun like tiny human hands and exclaiming, "Life Prevails!"
I had to become part of this! With camera in hand, I laid down in the sand next to the flowers and stared up at the sun.
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Ah, but that small group of flowers was nothing compared to what I would find next. I noticed the mountains in the distance had a strange yellow hue that started at their base and ran down through the valley like little speckles of yellow paint. Could all that wonderful color be coming from an entire valley filled with thousands of golden flowers? Yes it could. I was lucky enough to be here during a "super bloom."
Heavy rains from the previous fall had flooded entire areas of the valley. Each and every place where water ran down the side of the mountains and into the valley floor was now overflowing with an amazing group of wildflowers. Incredible!
I tiptoed through the valley, careful not to step on any of these rare blooming flowers. I wanted to get in there with these little beauties. Once you were in there with the flowers, it was easy to see how everything originated. The flowers were only growing in dry washes. (Areas where water once flowed. )You could follow each little river of flowers as it randomly snaked its way through the valley back towards to mountains where the water began so many months earlier. It was a living painted that only nature could create and I was lucky enough to be standing right in the middle of it!
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"Freaks and Errors" – a great documentary film about Stamp Collectors. It can be made thanks to your contribution!
FindYourStampsValue.com is glad to introduce to your attention a great project the aim of which is to make a feature-length documentary about postage stamps, collectors and the life-long quest for the obscure.
For this purpose 83 backers pledged US$17,717 to help bring this project to life. So, it can be made thanks to your contribution!
When 83 backers started Freaks and Errors: A Rare Collection, they set out to make a film about a quirky, little known sub-culture. Armed with three main questions: one, do people still collect stamps? Two, why hasn't anyone ever made a documentary about this 170 year old past time? And three, why did someone just pay 10 million dollars for this?
They wanted to find out if contemporary shifts in work-life dynamics, family structure, digital media, and other factors threatened the relevance of this hobby, like it has so many others. Recent generations belong to fewer organizations that physically meet, barely know their neighbors, meet with friends less frequently, and even socialize with families less often. What does the future hold for stamp collectors, and does it matter to anyone except for them?
Collectors, accumulators, dealers, auctioneers and voyeurs all come together to make up a billion dollar world that most people don't know exists.
The group of enthusiasts began their search for passionate, lifelong collectors and started barraging them with questions. Why do they collect something that's really just a receipt for service? Is it an escape from the daily grind? Is it a way to connect with others? Is it a thirst for the purity of analog knowledge?
- We soon found out that it was a resounding yes to all of the above, and as we spent more time with our group, we realized that it went deeper than the obvious meditative and educational aspects and it all began with Irwin... – one of the enthusiasts admitted.
Irwin is just one amazing piece of the story the Penny Magenta, philately and this film. Everyone involved represents a different segment of the stamp collecting world and together, they are the "Quiet Excitement".
The backers started to see a clear pattern that all collectors seem to share—stamps were the main vessels for their social interactions, and social interactions didn't come easily for most. Collecting quenched a persistent need to categorize, organize and be able to control even a small part of their lives.
With the rapid decline of physical mail, as well as most major postal services, how many people still collect and for how much longer? We found out that millions do, but you wouldn't know it. Why? Because most are too embarrassed to admit it, just ask Maria Sharapova.
This film uncovers the common traits that connect stamp collectors, and whether nurture, nature or both is the driving force that triggers the "collector's gene." In addition, the group of enthusiasts unveils the global world of the philatelic business, including record-breaking auctions, famous collectors, mysteries and scandals.
Why Kickstarter and why are we asking for this amount?
The group of enthusiasts is about 75% done with the production of this film and, up until now, the film has been completely self-funded.
- We have shot for nearly 3 years and we're so close to wrapping the production. The surprise sale of the Penny Magenta has added something wonderfully unexpected to our film, and we need to follow up on this historic philatelic moment with follow-up interviews, b-roll, and content to resolve the story. Where does it go?
The enthusiasts are experienced in commercial production has allowed them to create a fairly tight budget—every dollar goes towards the completion of filming. Their budget takes also into consideration what needs to be done before final sound design, composition and color correction.


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A lot of buzz was created about a stunning cosmic light show known as aurora borealis to take place on December 30 and 31, but it is now being said that it was an uncertain thing. The peak was expected to take place on December 30.
The activity would have taken place because the sun ejected a big burst of gas and magnetic field known as coronal mass ejection and it started moving towards earth. Experts said that when the CME hit earth's magnetic field at high speeds than it creates an amazing cosmic light show. It was being predicted that the recent CME would allow you to see the aurora borealis on New Year's Eve.
Though this CME was strong enough to be more widely visible than usual, it is being said that increased visibility was around Oregon and nearby areas. On Wednesday, the Space Weather Prediction Center has predicted that minor geomagnetic storms would take place on December 31.
It was expected that the Friday would be a G1 minor storm and could occur approximately 155 times each year. NOAA has predicted about the solar storm. It also stated that the speed at which the solar flare will hit eth atmosphere, it will lead to Northern lights to be seen by people in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Oregon and other states.
It was being predicted that the aurora borealis will be seen in Californian skies depending on the 'strong' storm predictions for December 30. But experts said that it was already being warned that people might not be able to witness a dazzling light show in the sky on New Year's Eve.
Even earlier in 2015, bright displays of the Northern Lights have been clicked over Derwentwater, near Keswick in the Lake District, Penmon on Anglesey and Pendle Hill in Lancashire.
In other news Telegraph reported, the Northern Lights could put in a New Year's Eve appearance over parts of England and Scotland, in a special addition to traditional Hogmanay celebrations. Forecasters have predicted that the latest wave of solar activity, caused by an ejection of particles from the Sun's surface on December 28, could result in displays of the aurora borealis over the UK tonight.
Models and predictions released by the Space Weather Prediction Center at the USA's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration suggest that the activity could cover Scotland and northern England on New Year's Eve, although predictions about sightings in more specific locations are difficult to make.
In a statement provided to CNET News, NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory recorded a major solar flare on December 28 that created a coronal mass ejection, or CME. When a CME makes it way toward Earth, it can create so-called geomagnetic storms above our planet. These storms don't pose any threat, but they can sometimes disrupt communications technology, particularly those that use high frequencies like HAM radios. For most people, the only real impact of this CME will be the potential light show it creates.
Although the flare certainly wasn't of the strength of a major X-class flare (the most powerful class of flare), this event did trigger a significant coronal mass ejection (CME) that is currently racing in the direction of Earth. Space weather forecasters predict a direct hit with Earth's magnetic field on or around New Year's Eve, potentially sparking some natural fireworks in the upper atmosphere just in time for 2016, according to a report from the Discovery.


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Welcome to the Infant Room where we care for infants 6 weeks to 15 months. Because infants grow and develop at different stages, their needs are met on individual basis. Feeding, sleeping, and diapering are done as needed for each child. We also work closely with our families in helping us getting to know and learn each child by sending out monthly feeding schedules.
During play time, we assist the infants in tummy time which is essential to their development. We also allow the infants to explore their environment and, when welcome, we engage in play with them talking about things that caught their attention within the environment. While engaging in play with infants, the teachers take note of observations to document and take pictures of what the infants are doing.
Infants learn through trusting and caring adults to acknowledge their needs. We incorporate physical, social-emotional, cognitive-language development into our lesson plans to provide the best care possible for our infants.


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In animals and plants each cell is surrounded by a very thin ceil surface membrane. This is also sometimes referred to as the plasma membrane.
Many of the cell contents are colourless and transparent so they need to be stained to be seen. Each cell has a nucleus, which is a relatively large structure that stains intensely and is therefore very conspicuous.
The deeply staining material in the nucleus is called chromatin and is a mass of loosely coiled threads. This material collects together to form visible separate chromosomes during nuclear division.
It contains DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), a molecule which contains the instructions that control the activities of the cell.
Within the nucleus an even more deeply staining area is visible, the nucleolus, which is made of loops of DNA from several chromosomes. The number of nucleoli is variable, one to five being common in mammals.
The material between the nucleus and the cell surface membrane is known as cytoplasm. Cytoplasm is an aqueous (watery) material, varying from a fluid to a jelly-like consistency.
Many small structures can be seen within it. These have been likened to small organs and hence are known as organelles. An organelle can be defined as a functionally and structurally distinct part of a cell.
Organelles themselves are often surrounded by membranes so that their activities can be separated from the surrounding cytoplasm. This is described as compartmentalisation.
Having separate compartments is essential for a structure as complex as an animal or plant cell to work efficiently.
Since each type of organelle has its own function, the cell is said to show division of labour, a sharing of the work between different specialised organelles.
The most numerous organelles seen with the light microscope are usually mitochondria (singular: mitochondrion).
Mitochondria are only just visible, but films of living cells, taken with the aid of a light microscope, have shown that they can move about, change shape and divide. They are specialised to carry out aerobic respiration.
The use of special stains containing silver enabled the Golgi apparatus to be detected for the first time in 1898 by Camillo Golgi.
The Golgi apparatus is part of a complex internal sorting and distribution system within the cell. It is also sometimes called the Golgi body or Golgi complex.
The only structure commonly found in animal cells which is absent from plant cells is the centriole. Plant cells also differ from animal cells in possessing cell walls, large permanent vacuoles and chloroplasts.
Under the light microscope the centriole appears as a small structure close to the nucleus (Figure 1.4).
Cell walls a nd plasmodesmat a With a light microscope, individual plant cells are more easily seen than animal cells, because they are usually larger and, unlike animal cells, surrounded by a cell wall outside the cell surface membrane.
This is relatively rigid because it contains fibres of cellulose, a polysaccharide which strengthens the wall. The cell wall gives the cell a definite shape. It prevents the cell from bursting when water enters by osmosis, allowing large pressures to develop inside the cell.
Cell walls may also be reinforced with extra cellulose or with a hard material called lignin for extra strength. Cell walls are freely permeable, allowing free movement of molecules and ions through to the cell surface membrane.
Plant cells are linked to neighbouring cells by means of fine strands of cytoplasm called piasmodesmata (singular: plasmodesma), which pass through pore-like structures in their walls. Movement through the pores is thought to be controlled by the structure of the pores.
Although animal cells may possess small vacuoles such as phagocytic vacuoles, which are temporary structures, mature plant cells often possess a large, permanent, central vacuole.
The plant vacuole is surrounded by a membrane, the tonoplast, which controls exchange between the vacuole and the cytoplasm. The fluid in the vacuole is a solution of pigments, enzymes, sugars and other organic compounds (including some waste products), mineral salts, oxygen and carbon dioxide.
Vacuoles help to regulate the osmotic properties of cells (the flow of water inwards and outwards) as well as having a wide range of other functions.
For example, the pigments which colour the petals of certain flowers and parts of some vegetables, such as the red pigment of beetroots, may be located in vacuoles.
Chloroplasts are found in the green parts of the plant, mainly in the leaves. They are relatively large organelles and so are easily seen with a light microscope.
It is even possible to see tiny 'grains' or grana (singular: granum) inside the chloroplasts using a light microscope.
These are the parts of the chloroplast that contain chlorophyll, the green pigment which absorbs light during the process of photosynthesis, the main function of chloroplasts.


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Applicants to the Holocaust and Genocide Studies master's program are eligible to apply for both University and Program-sponsored scholarships.
Graduate students (left to right) Danielle Dorta, Kate MacIntyre-Blaha, Walter McGee, Jaime Boszko, Rebecca Scott, and Paul Friedman
- Hannah Senesh Humanitarian Fellowship
- Senator Raymond J. Lesniak Scholarship in Holocaust and Genocide Studies
- Graduate Assistantship
- Dedicated Fulbright Fellowships for degree candidates electing the dual masters degree option (MA/LLM) at the UK's University of Leicester School of Law
Students in the Holocaust and Genocide Studies program are eligible for several Kean University Foundation scholarships:
- Graduate and Part-time Student Council Scholarships
- Academic Achievement Scholarships
- Nathan Weiss Graduate College Scholarship
- Andrea Abramson Memorial Scholarship
- Leonard Andres Memorial Scholarship
- Daniel J. Gallo Memorial Scholarship
- Leo Kantrowitz Memorial Scholarship
- Charles Longacre Scholarship
- Esther McDevitt Memorial Scholarship
- Dubnick Scholarship for Single Mothers with Dependent Children
- June Moss Handler Endowed Scholarship in Early Childhood and Family Studies
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Our current focus is to celebrate Laurie and thank her for allowing Plum to be with her on her journey.
Watchung, NJ (PRWEB) August 26, 2016
Plum Practicewear announces the launch of a limited-edition, gymnastics leotard, "The Patriot," to commemorate the success of their longtime model, and recent Olympic gold and silver medalist, Laurie Hernandez.
The Plum-Hernandez relationship turned five this year, and the gymnast has not only worn Plum Practicewear leotards for everyday practices, but has aided in fitting, pattern-selection, and personifying each of Plum's leotards through props and personality during quarterly photo shoots. There is much more there though, it's #PlumLove.
"Plum was founded to provide colorful, comfortable, and affordable leotards for the everyday gymnast. Our culture is unique. It's not just about the sale, it's about embracing each gymnast, developing a personal connection, and promoting them on their journey," stated Gennaro Palladino, managing partner of Plum Practicewear. "The emotional journey with Laurie, her parents, Wanda and Anthony Hernandez, and her coach, Maggie Haney, over the past five years has been magical. Plum has experienced a little girl turn into a young lady, transform into a champion, and furthermore, a national role model. The word "patriot" stands for someone who vigorously supports his or her country. This leotard emulates the passion, sparkle, and #PlumLove that Laurie has brought to Plum's world; and we are proud to dedicate it to her achievements as she continues to win over the hearts of Americans nationwide."
The Patriot leotard redefines Plum Practicewear's current "Flipside-style," which is known for being plain on the front "with the party on the back" (meaning: the fabric is typically bright, bold and a bit crazy!). The front of The Patriot was inspired by Laurie's endless, positive energy as it shimmers with over 1,300 red, white, and blue crystals that burst to form the Plum "P" in the negative space. The back of the leotard speaks to her quest as an American gymnast and features a painterly red, white, and blue fabric that intertwines as if she is tumbling with her teammates. In true Plum style, the leo is colorful and comfortable. Only 300 pieces are being offered at PlumPracticewear.com for $64.99.
With Hernandez's recent announcement of going pro, Plum has engaged in conversations with agent, Sheryl Shade, of Shade Global Inc.
"Plum Practicewear's goal is to keep Laurie onboard with Plum. National sponsors will have the first opportunity to submit proposals and Plum is vying for a seat at the table. Laurie will always be part of the #PlumFamily whether she is modeling for Plum or not," stated Brant Lutska, partner of Plum Practicewear. "Our current focus is to celebrate Laurie and thank her for allowing Plum to be with her on her journey."
Along with The Patriot, Plum is adding two additional styles of leotards, shorts and leggings that Laurie models including #PlumEdgy and #PlumRastaGirl. All of Plum's limited-edition practicewear is available for national and international purchasing and delivery online at PlumPracticewear.com.
Founded in 2011 in New Jersey, Plum Practicewear is an innovator and manufacturer of limited-edition leotards, shorts, tees and leggings that are designed to deliver confidence and durability to athletes within every level of training. Plum's affordable garments are produced on the East Coast in the United States. Their commitment to their customers is appreciation, availability, and ready-to-ship signature collections.


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ARM Cement is stepping up its investment in new plants in the East African region where rivals are also raising their output capacity, signalling increased competition that is set to intensify price wars.
Chief executive of the NSE-listed company Pradeep Paunrana says the cement maker will from next year complete and initiate new projects in a multibillion-shilling investment programme.
ARM will in 2015 complete one more grinding plant in Tanga with a capacity of 2,500 tonnes per day, adding to the new plant in the same locality that was recently commissioned with a capacity to produce 3,200 tonnes of clinker and 4,000 tonnes of cement per day.
"This will be followed by the expansion of our Kigali, Rwanda cement grinding plant to a capacity of 200,000 tons per day," Mr Paunrana said in a statement.
READ: ARM Cement completes takeover of Kigali firm after 65pc stake buyout
"Our next major growth will be in Kenya, a growing market that is still heavily reliant on imported clinker." He added that ARM is set to build a 2.5 million tonnes per year integrated clinker and cement plant in Kitui County in the short term.
The firm's expansion plans comes amid similar heavy investments by its rivals, setting the industry for a new round of price wars as the race for market share intensifies.
READ: Builders set to benefit as cement firms fight for regional market
East African Portland Cement Company (EAPCC) plans to spend Ksh2.5 billion in new investments in the short term to expand its output and boost efficiencies.
National Cement is also expanding the capacity of its Lukenya factory to 1.7 million tonnes of cement from the current 600,000 tonnes. This is besides the construction of a clinker plant in Kajiado where it will also build its coal fire power plant.
Nigeria-based Dangote Cement is set to double the production capacity of its upcoming factory in Kenya, setting the stage for increased competition in the regional cement market.
The company, which received a prospecting license in March, says it has revised the factory's annual capacity to three million tonnes from the previous 1.5 million tonnes.
ALSO READ: Dangote Cement seeks licence for 75 MW power plant in Tanzania
The flurry of expansion by established and new players is expected to further weigh down cement prices, making cost-cutting and market share growth as key profit drivers.


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Head Teacher Hot Seat Archive 2012-2013
March and April 2013
The latest set of probing questions come from Year 6.
Question 1. What is your favourite sport?
I enjoy playing tennis, although I no longer run for the ball. I only hit the ball back if it comes within an arms length of where I am standing. I also like to watch tennis - every year I apply for Wimbledon tickets, and every year I get tickets for a school day, so I can't go!
Question 2. What is your favourite TV show?
Sadly I don't get to watch much television as a grown up! I do enjoy watching University Challenge (and get very excited when I can answer a question!) I also enjoy watching anything that makes me laugh.
Question 3. Have you ever had a nickname?
Yes - but I'm not telling you what it is.
Question 4. What time do you go to bed?
10 pm on a school night.
Question 5. Tell us about your favourite book.
When I was in Reception my favourite book was called "Ping" - it was about a duck living in China. As a grown up, my favourite book is "The Grapes of Wrath" by an American writer called John Steinbeck. I also enjoy books written by a British author called Arnold Bennett and I love reading books by Charles Dickens. I have read each one of their stories several times.
Question 6. How many teachers are there in school?
Lots! Altogether, Chatsworth Primary School employs almost 100 people!
Question 7. Have you ever had an embarrassing moment?
I have had many embarrassing moments in my life, but I don't think I want to share them with you!
Question 8. Did you have a job prior to being a teacher?
When I was at University I had different jobs during the summer holidays. One year I worked in a roller disco in Louisiana (USA). That was fun. In the 1980s, roller discos were very popular, ask your parents. That also reminds me of an embarrassing moment which I will share with you. I was working one evening, trying to look super cool and skate around like a champion. While I was busy showing off, I stopped looking where I was going and skated into a pillar. Everybody laughed and it was very embarrassing!
I have uploaded a clip from youtube to show you what roller discos were like. Check with your parent or carer before you watch it please.
Question 9. What do you have for breakfast?
On a school day I have tea and cereal with blueberries. At the weekend I like to have toast with blueberry jam. I'm a blueberry fan!
Question 10. Do you have a favourite animal?
I like bears - a couple of years ago I went to Alaska on holiday and spent a day watching bears fishing for salmon - it was very exciting! I also love penguins. There was a programme on TV recently about penguins which I really enjoyed. I have added a link to youtube so show you a clip from the programme, but please check with your parent or carer before watching it.
January and February 2013
This month the Head Teacher Hot Seat questions are from the children in Crocus Class (Year 1).
Question 1 What is your favourite instrument and why?
I don't have a favourite instrument - I like so many of them! I enjoy watching and listening to people playing musical instruments and I always wish it was me on the stage. When I was a child we did not have music lessons at school and so I am determined to make sure that every child at Chatsworth has a chance to play an instrument at some point, the fife in Year 3, clarinet in Year 4 and guitar in Year 5. When I see the children playing their instruments I always want to join in!
Question 2 What do you like inside your sandwich?
My favourite sandwich is a hot steak and cheese panini - delicious!
Question 3 Can you ride a bike?
Yes I can! Sometimes, when I am tired of working hard and my brain starts to hurt, I go down to the Reception classrooms and ride on their two-seater bike. Being so tall, I have to sit on the back seat. I don't have a bicycle of my own at home, so I hire a Boris Bike if I want to go cycling. In the summer my friends and I go cycling around cental London before we go to work. At 5am the roads are empty and we safely ride round Piccadilly Circus and the West End. When I go out on the road I ALWAYS wear my cycling helmet and high-vis jacket.
Question 4 Why is school so big now?
Almost every school in Hounslow has increased in size over the last five years. There are lots of children living in this area and they all have to go to school.
Question 5 What is your favourite food and why?
Gosh another hard question to answer - I LOVE all foods, including school dinners. My favourite school dinner is the cheese pasty - delicious!
Question 6 What is your favourite thing to draw?
Do you know, I don't really do any drawings anymore, which is sad. However, I went to a very long and very dull meeting recently and at the end of the meeting I noticed I had doodled all over my page and it was mostly aeroplanes - so thats my answer - aeroplanes!
Question 7 What country do you like to visit the most?
I can't choose - I really enjoy travelling - meeting new people, exploring new places and finding out about different cultures.
December 2012
Question 1 What is your favourite history book?
At the moment I am reading a book called "A Journal of the Plague Year" by Daniel Defoe. It was written in the early 1700s, about sixty years after the Great Plague hit London. The book contains lots of facts about the plague, with some story telling too, it is very interesting. When the children in Year 2 learn about the plague in the Summer term 2013, I will quiz them to see how much they have learned!
Question 2 Can you swim?
Yes, I can swim. When I was a child I used to swim in competitions for my school. I was a fast swimmer, but never fast enough to come first, second or third in a race. I still go swimming at weekends. Every December I plan to go swimming in the Serpentine on Christmas Day, although I never do - I think it would be too cold!
Question 3 Where do you come from?
Question 4 When is the field open?
Soon, I hope. At the moment, the field is too wet for us to use. If we had a playtime on the field this week, everyone would go home covered in mud. As soon as the field dries out we shall start using it again.
Question 5. What is your favourite bridge?
What an unusual question. I suppose my favourite bridge is Tower Bridge in central London. It is a combined bascule and suspension bridge and it was completed in 1894. I think the bridge looks wonderful when it is lit up at night and I think it is very exciting when the bridge opens for ships to sail through. Some people mistakenly refer to it as London Bridge, but that bridge is further down the River Thames.
Have a look at Tower Bridge at night during the Olympic games opening Ceremony. Here is the link to the Youtube clip:
Please make sure you have permission from your parent or carer before watching the clip.
November 2012:
Q: What is your favourite colour?
Thats an easy one - school uniform blue!
Q: What car do you own?
I have a big red Ferrari, which I disguise as a VW Polo every morning.
Q: What was your favourite TV programme as a child?
I loved to watch "The Clangers" - in fact, I still watch them on youtube
Q: When will you get rid of the climbing frame in the playground?
When the Year 5 playground is finished and the builders have gone, we will
make a final decision about the climbing frame.
Q: Do you want to make Chatsworth the best school in London?
No, I want to make it the best school in the country.
Q: Can we go swimming more often?
A good question. Not during this academic year. However in the Spring term I
will be meeting with Mrs Hunter, our PE coordinator, to discuss how we can improve
the teaching of swimming. If you have any views on swimming during the school day,
please write to Mrs Hunter, she would love to know what you think!
Q: How long have you been a teacher and where was your first school?
I have been teaching for over twenty five years! My first job was teaching Year 3
at a small primary school in East Sussex. I could see the sea from my classroom!